The funiculars of Genova

Liguria, Italy

Text and photos by Michel AZEMA ... September 1996
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Funicolare Sant’Anna (Piazza Portello - Corso Magenta)

The entrance of the Funicolare Sant’Anna is located on the Piazza Portello just between the two automobile tunnels (galeria Garibaldi / Bixio).
This small funicular is automatic
    
Piazza Portello station.
    

TECHNICAL DATAS
Type of funicular
Type of tracks
Energy
Lower stationPiazza Portello (20 m)
Upper stationCorso Magenta (74 m)
Diff. of levels54,18 m
Length357 m
Gradient (medium)15,33 %
Gradient (maxi)17 %
Speed4 m/s
Passengers per Cabin30
Year built1901
Year re-built1980
ManufacturerAGUDIO-POMA
Diameter of tractor cable18 mm
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